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Shannon Shackleford

Certified Nurse Assistant
Sulphur Springs,IN

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Beaumont Rehabilitation Center
09.2025 - Current
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hickory Creek New Castle
04.2023 - 09.2025
  • Assisted patients with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Medical Assistant

Woodway Internal Medicine
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Clinical duties:
  • Assisting the provider during examinations
  • Collecting and preparing labs specimens
  • Instructing patients about medication
  • Preparing patients for examination
  • Medication refills
  • Vitals
  • Taking patients vitals
  • Injections, vaccines, wound care , CPR certified
  • Cleaning instruments and specks
  • Bagging instruments placing in autoclave for sterilization
  • Vaccine count
  • Administrative duties:
  • Performed prior authorizations
  • Completed, submitted, FMLA documentation
  • Patient medication assistance form
  • Using computer applications
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Handling correspondence between nursing home and home healthcare
  • Phone notes/ communication
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
  • Prepared patients for electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
  • Facilitated patient intake processes, ensuring accurate collection of medical histories and personal information.
  • Assisted physicians with examinations and procedures, enhancing patient comfort and workflow efficiency.
  • Managed electronic health records, maintaining data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Developed and implemented patient education materials, improving understanding of treatment plans and preventive care.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
  • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.

Wood Apprentice

Cozy Oak Furniture
12.2020 - 12.2022
  • Routing corners
  • Followed safety protocols to avoid accidents.
  • Positioned and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
  • Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from Carol.
  • Smoothed, sanded and caulked areas to provide clean finish.
  • Observed, asked questions and practiced to quickly develop basic sanding skills.
  • Cleaned worksite by safely removing hazardous materials and debris.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Prioritized and accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
  • Operated woodworking machinery to produce high-quality furniture pieces.
  • Assisted in assembling furniture and ensuring product quality standards were met.

Skills

  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Documentation review
  • EMR systems
  • Medical terminology
  • Intake
  • Patient care
  • Hospital experience
  • Patient service
  • Medical office experience
  • Basic life support
  • EKG
  • Phone triage
  • Experience administering injections
  • Primary care
  • Advising Patents
  • Physician Communication
  • Cleaning Products
  • Prescription Review and Dosage
  • Patient Intakes
  • Clerical Support
  • Identifying Medication Reactions
  • Collecting Medical Samples
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Cleaning and Sterilizing
  • Updating Medical Records
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Patient Treatment
  • Operating EKG Equipment
  • Vital Signs Measurement
  • Examination Preparation
  • Managed Care
  • Wound Care
  • Clinic Administration
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Maintaining Patient Records
  • Monitoring and Modifying Medications
  • Discharge Summaries
  • Medical Charts and Records
  • Taking Client Histories
  • Information Intake
  • Medication Assessments
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Toileting assistance
  • OSHA compliant
  • Matrix System
  • Athena One System
  • Point Of Care System

Accomplishments

  • Above and Beyond Award
  • 105-Hour ISDH Nurse Aide Training Program
  • IDOH Nurse Aide Competency ORAL Test
  • IDOH Nurse Aide Competency SKILLS test

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • CPR - Certified
  • AED - Certified
Shannon ShacklefordCertified Nurse Assistant